Michael Robert Coughlin

Michael Robert Coughlin,71, of Jacksonville,Florida returned to the Lord on August 18,2021. He was born on April 8, 1950 in Arlington, Massachusetts and spent most of his life in Lorain County, where his athletic prowess was worthy of being inducted into the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. He graduated from Lorain St. Mary’s in 1968 and Northwestern University (Evanston,Illinois) in 1972, where he was a three year starter, playing defensive back and graduating in 1972. Upon earning his Bachelor’s Degree, he worked for the Ford Motor Company and retired after 30 years from the Avon Lake Ford Plant.

Mike spent his twilight years in Florida where he was surrounded by family, friends, and sunshine. His beaming personality, football acumen, grandiose heart, and trademark laugh will be greatly missed. His athletic ability was only overshadowed by his sense of humor.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Fran; brother, Tommy; and sister, Fran(Foozie).

Mike is survived by his brothers,Bill ( Natick,Mass. ) and Frank (Avon Lake,Ohio; sister, Mimi (Jacksonville,Fla.) ; son, David (Orlando,Fla.); stepdaughter, Breda; grandchildren, Ryan and Katherine; along with countless family and dear friends.

A small celebration of life will be held in Florida, with an Ohio celebration to be held later in the Fall.